Description:
the late faux-marble wooden top above a conforming upper section with two doors, above a fall-front with fitted interior; below, a slide with games board, and two drawers

Condition Report:
In good conserved condition, with marks and scratches consistent with age and use. The lock to the upper section possibly replaced; the left door with a repair to a vertical shrinking crack. The writing compartment with a tooled leather writing surface, probably original and distressed. One small loss and unobtrusive repairs to the fall-front veneer. The games-board slide retaining an attractive colour, with sparse shrinking cracks. Minimal losses to the apron veneer. Both returns in very good condition with only minimal and occasional losses to the veneer. Some rubbing to the refreshed gilding of the bronze mounts; the right hand side handle on the upper drawer with a loose gilt-bronze plate. An imposing piece that is ready to be placed."In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."